California College for Health Sciences (CCHS) is now

Same great history of healthcare education.All new capabilities.

With more that 34 years of experience in quality healthcare education, California College for Health Sciences is now part of a university that represents your independent spirit. CCHS at Independence University is the first — and only — fully online university worldwide with accredited programs for respiratory therapy. This is why thousands of healthcare professionals all over the world choose Independence University to advance their careers.

What this means for you:

Independence University offers new services, programs and capabilities with the same excellence and fast-track educational advancement you've come to expect from a leader in distance education. You can start anytime and complete your degree as fast as you wish.

The Health Science Department of Independence University continues to meet the needs of busy professionals by offering new cutting-edge programs that are not offered at any other distance learning university. These new bachelor's degrees in Respiratory Care are available for Advanced Clinical Practice and Respiratory Care Management.

Independence University is a registered mark of Center for Excellence in Higher Education, Inc. Independence University is a branch of Stevens-Henager's Ogden/West Haven main campus. For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our student information page. Independence University does not guarantee salaries, and salaries vary greatly depending on employer, specialty and geographic area. Starting salaries will vary by location and may be lower or higher than the median salary. Not all programs are available at all locations. The courses and programs offered by Independence University are not available to residents of the state of Arkansas, Missouri, or Montana.